Fennel Sweet Oil - Australia
Sweet Fennel Essential Oil
Anise · Sweet · Herbaceous
Foeniculum vulgare dulce
Grown on Lairrmairrener Country, Australia, Sweet Fennel Essential Oil has an unmistakable aromatic character, softly sweet and anise-like, layered with green herbs and a subtle earthy warmth.
Its fragrance is distinctive without being heavy. The opening has the sweetness associated with crushed fennel seed and liquorice, before becoming greener, warmer and gently herbaceous as it settles.
In botanical perfumery, Fennel is an intriguing aromatic material. Used sparingly, it can introduce a delicate anise-like sweetness and green complexity, particularly alongside citrus, herbs, woods and spice.
A botanical of aromatic seed, green herbs and softly sweet spice.
The aroma
Sweet · Anise-like · Herbaceous · Earthy
Botanical Notes
Sweet Fennel — Foeniculum vulgare dulce
Fennel belongs to the Apiaceae family, alongside aromatic plants such as Coriander, Carrot and Angelica.
The plant itself is highly aromatic, from its feathery leaves through to its flowers and seeds, with the characteristic sweet anise-like fragrance immediately recognisable when the plant is crushed.
Its aroma moves between sweet spice and green herb, making it particularly interesting alongside brighter citrus and deeper woody materials.
Botanical Profile
Botanical name: Foeniculum vulgare dulce
Plant family: Apiaceae
Origin: Australia — Lairrmairrener Country
Plant part: To confirm with supplier
Extraction: To confirm with supplier
Aroma family: Herbal · Spicy
Perfume note: Middle
Aroma: Mildly sweet and anise-like with herbaceous, earthy and softly spicy undertones
Blends Beautifully With
Citrus: Bergamot · Lemon · Mandarin · Orange
Herbs: Lavender · Peppermint · Rosemary · Clary Sage
Spice: Black Pepper · Cardamom · Coriander · Ginger
Florals: Geranium · Rose Geranium
Woods & Earth: Cedarwood Atlas · Sandalwood · Vetiver · Patchouli
Resins: Frankincense
Fennel is a strong personality in a perfume, so restraint is important. A small amount can add an unusual sweet-herbal, almost liquorice-like thread without allowing the composition to become overtly aniseed.
The Ritual
Add a small amount to a diffuser for a warm, sweet and herbaceous botanical aroma.
For topical formulations, dilute appropriately before applying to the skin and follow your supplier’s current usage specifications.
In botanical perfumery, begin with very small quantities and build slowly.
Try Sweet Fennel + Mandarin + Cedarwood Atlas for sweet herbs moving into citrus and dry wood.
Or Sweet Fennel + Bergamot + Vetiver for a more contemporary composition — bright citrus, aromatic sweetness and earthy roots.
Ingredients
100% Pure Sweet Fennel Essential Oil — Foeniculum vulgare dulce
Grown on Lairrmairrener Country, Australia.
Safety
For external use only. Do not ingest or apply undiluted to the skin. Dilute appropriately before topical application.
Sweet Fennel essential oil is typically rich in trans-anethole. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Keep out of reach of children and store tightly closed away from heat and direct sunlight.